My Journey, My Way: Rising from the Ashes of Abuse, OptiMysing in a world gone Mad

This journeying story (not autobiography, not self help book) epitomizes the strength and tenacity many survivors discover coming out the other "e;end"e; of abuse. I found my life running in tandem with the author's.

My Journey My Way is a well written account of horrendous abuse, loss, and suffering, interwoven with huge globs of hope, humor, along with golden nuggets of healing.

It's a hard topic to write about and should be even harder to read but this book, through all the suffering and insecurities, is a real pleasure.

There is no condescending attitude leaping from the pages, or any pushing of an agenda but rather a genuine, raw look at a life that refuses to give up on living. Cleverly written by Celeste Emmanuel Louw, it breathes fresh air into a new way of looking at how we deal with ourselves and how we heal.

I would recommend this novella to anyone struggling to find their footing after experiencing abuse.

It is a total surprising gift of a read.